Merced police officers will now make daily visits to the Amtrak station in a area called a "patrol stop." Amtrak has partnered with many other law enforcement officers around the state to offer ...

California Amtrak’s new Valley cars have gentler ride, easier access. They’re also affordable & green By John Holland. Updated March 28, 2024 8:39 AM.

Local legislators and transit officials gathered Friday afternoon at the Merced Amtrak station to inaugurate the addition of a seventh round trip on the rail’s San Joaquin Corridor service.

Amtrak could feed into high-speed rail. The Oakland-Bakersfield route has 15 stations. The Valley stops along the way are Stockton, Modesto, Denair, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Hanford, Corcoran and ...

California New, more comfortable Amtrak train cars coming to the Valley. ... It’s uncertain when the new cars will go into service on the Valley route, which includes Fresno and Merced.

Consultants for the California High-Speed Rail Authority are continuing to work up plans for four bullet-train stations throughout the San Joaquin Valley — including in downtown Merced. Residents in ...

Merced, California, is drawing Bay Area visitors to its walkable downtown, ... and a three-hour trip via Amtrak from Oakland Jack London Square or Emeryville (around $50 for coach).

California Transportation Agency Secretary Toks Omishakin speaks during a ceremony to introduce Amtrak’s new Venture passenger cars for its San Joaquins line at the ACE Rail Maintenance Facility ...

Consultants for the California High-Speed Rail Authority are continuing to work up plans for four bullet-train stations throughout the San Joaquin Valley — including in downtown Merced.

The two biggest players in the nation's pursuit of high-speed rail said Thursday they'll work together to search for trains that will operate at up to 220 miles per hour along both coasts of the ...